API for beginners - What they are, how to use them [Kyoto]

API are eating the world. This word is everywhere, though you might have a hard time figuring out exactly what it's about. Let's find out together!

We'll have the pleasure to be hosted by FabCafe MTRL. Fee for this workshop will be 500¥ with 1 drink included.

このmeetupは英語で開催されますが、基本的な英語が分かれば理解できると思われます (^^)

Overview

• Definition of an API
• 3 exemples of web APIs (Google Maps, Twitter, Twilio)
• Let's integrate a call to Google Geocoding API
• Let's send a text message with Twilio API
• Webhooks
• Zapier

Pre-requisite

• No pre-requisite, this is a workshop for beginners
• No need to bring your laptop
• No tool to install

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Le Wagon Kyoto is a coding bootcamp for startups, creative people and tech entrepreneurs. Our 9-week Full-Stack Coding Bootcamp is designed for complete beginners or "half-beginners" who really want to dive into programming and, above all, change their mindset. Learn to think like a developer, consider issues with new insight, and become more autonomous thanks to these newly acquired abilities.

The next Kyoto batch will start on May 20th and applications are open.
Still considering whether to apply or not? Try our free online track!